Elizabeth Popp Berman Professor of Organizational Studies, University of Michigan<\/h1>\n

If your child is removed from your home, CPS will first look at trying to address the issue that caused the removal and reunite you with your child. If that’s not possible, we consider other options like a relative’s home or adoption. Your caseworker will help you by arranging visits, if appropriate, with your child, providing advice and counseling, and referring you to other services you may need. You will be able to share information and concerns about your child.<\/p>\n

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• If you find your own respite provider, let the social worker know well in advance who you have chosen and get it approved.<\/li>\n
• They provide kinship caregivers with education, support, advocacy and training.<\/li>\n
• Licensed caregivers are free to review (but not copy) the public side of your licensing case file.<\/li>\n
• Once my home is licensed, approved, or certified when will a child be placed with my family?<\/li>\n
• The county placing agency is responsible for identifying the permanent placement option and placing the child in that home as early as possible in the dependency process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Letter from a foster family<\/h2>\n

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